Investigation Officer

3 weeks ago

Melbourne, Australia Victorian Disability Worker Commission Full time

Location: Melbourne | CBD

Job type: Full time

Organisation: Victorian Disability Worker Commission

**Salary**: $92,332 - $104,762

Occupation: Regulatory Governance and Compliance

Reference: VG/VDWC/599810

The Department of Families, Fairness and Housing (DFFH) works hard to create equal opportunities for all Victorians to live a safe, respected and valued life.

Our areas of focus are child protection, housing, disability, the prevention of family violence, multicultural affairs, LGBTQI+ equality, veterans, women and youth. The work we do benefits thousands of Victorians, particularly those who are disadvantaged and vulnerable.

We work in a variety of community-based settings, including people's homes, residential facilities and secure settings across metropolitan, rural and regional Victoria.

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**THE ROLE**

Reporting to the Senor Investigation Officer, the Investigation Officer effectively investigates complaints and notifications about registered and unregistered Victorian disability workers in accordance with the _Disability Service Safeguards Act 2018_ (Vic) (the Act). This position will gather information and prepare investigation reports, findings and documents for senior staff (which may be relied on in court proceedings). The Investigation Officer will contribute to the team's operation of end-to-end complaint and investigation processes to support the Victorian Disability Worker Commissioner (the Commissioner) and the Disability Worker Registration Board of Victoria (the Board) in the execution of their legislated functions and powers.

An ability to conduct impartial investigations of complaints, provide sound reports and findings and a demonstrated understanding of the issues faced by people with disability will underpin success in this role.

**Are you**
- An experienced investigator with professional knowledge of investigation procedures, and demonstrated experience ensuring compliance with a range of legislative requirements and guidelines?
- Able to build, maintain and influence effective relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to deliver robust and impartial investigations and drive compliance?
- Adept at writing and recording comprehensive case management note and third party and witness statements for reporting to manager, Board and Commissioner, and for use in court and tribunal hearings?

**ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE**
- Conduct impartial and timely investigations throughout Victoria arising from complaints made about unregistered and registered disability workers, in accordance with the Act.
- Exercise powers of an authorised officer to request information, interview parties to complaints and inspect premises etc, relevant to the complaint and in accordance with the Act.
- Liaise with external stakeholders (witnesses and third parties) during an investigation and maintain professional and appropriate relationships consistent with the objectives of the investigative process.

**Please open the position description to read more.**

**Mandatory requirement**:

- Working with Children Check

**COVID-19 VACCINATION**
The department strongly recommends (but does not mandate) that employees maintain their COVID-19 vaccination status in accordance with current **ATAGI (Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation) advice**, given their individual circumstances. As of June 2023, DFFH does not require evidence of COVID-19 vaccination status.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Applicants are required to submit a CV and Cover Letter (max 2 pages) outlining their suitability to the role in line with the Key Selection Criteria.
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold a valid work permit or visa. Work eligibility will be checked as part of the recruitment process.

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